Partners in Enrichment Preparing Teachers for Multiple Ability Classrooms

Abstract

Imagine first-year teachers who provide enrichment through instruction that is learner centered and hands on and that challenges students' creative and critical thinking. Also imagine that these teachers are providing such enrichment to all students in both general and special education programs. Further, imagine an innovative teacher-education program where preservice teachers team with general elementary and special education classroom mentors to teach students with a wide range of talents and abilities, including those with average and above average abilities, as well as students with mild learning or behavior problems.